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This is the stone that made me switch permanently from fine Arkansas stones to diamond. It is a very fast cutter, so I can whip a dozen strokes on a dull blade and immediately cut frog hairs! :-> You don't need any lubricant (really!). The design is excellent - the diamond slab is mounted on a flat acrylic slab, which in turn is fixed to a stand about 5/8" high (16 mm) for nice finger clearance, rubber feet resist slipping while sharpening, and the silver/orange/black color scheme make this stone a handsome and serious looking tool. And a serious tool it is. It cuts so well that I am able to skip an intermediate grade stone - I now go straight from a course stone to this 750. No problem. The diamonds stay put and keep cutting. If the cut seems to slow down then simply scrub it with soap and water and you are back in business. I've been using one for more than a year. One of my favorite tools. So I bought a second one, figuring that a tool this good will be taken off the market by aggressive corporate bean counters. If you have ever used cheap diamond whetstones - like those ridiculous flat plastic slabs with diamonds glued on - you will appreciate how Smith builds this one tough. If you throw out that junk and replace it with this model you will be smiling about your good sense.Read full review
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It is a good size and works well. Like all diamond sharpeners one should use light force and a good many strokes. Properly used it will last a long time. I have an old one just like it that is 15 years old. At 750 grit it sharpens but does not polish. If you only have one diamond stone this is a good choice. If you need a finer edge then you need 1000 grit or more.
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The fine grit puts a clean sharp blade on my knives. I use iut about every day on one or another.
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Its ok,a good sharpening stone is better!
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